Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (lone fisherman walking on beach, Nazaré, Portugal)

Date

1967

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.2.550.6

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (lone fisherman walking on beach, Nazaré, Portugal)

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Date

1967

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.2.550.6

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-09

Nature 99.5
Outdoors 99.1
Human 98.9
Snow 97.5
Ice 96.9
Mountain 90.7
Winter 75.3
Glacier 66.1
Weather 57.9
Iceberg 56.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-09

people 99.4
monochrome 99
beach 98.3
sea 98.3
water 96.7
ocean 96.5
no person 94
landscape 93.5
seashore 92.4
nature 91.9
man 91.2
sand 90.8
winter 88.5
adult 88.4
art 87.1
summer 86.7
outdoors 84.4
travel 83.7
old 82.5
black and white 82.3

Imagga
created on 2019-08-09

shoreline 83.2
ocean 57.7
sea 57.2
beach 48.2
water 46.1
sky 42.4
landscape 38
sand 37.6
coast 34.2
sunset 30.6
clouds 29.6
coastline 28.2
travel 25.4
shore 23.5
barrier 23.5
sun 23.2
vacation 23
waves 22.3
horizon 20.7
cloud 20.7
summer 20.6
tropical 17.9
breakwater 17.4
bay 17.3
natural elevation 16.4
seascape 16.3
sandbar 16.3
boat 16
geological formation 15.7
tourism 15.7
wave 15.6
seaside 14.9
island 14.7
ship 14.1
boats 13.6
scenery 13.5
city 13.3
holiday 12.9
promontory 12.3
bar 12.1
scene 12.1
surf 11.6
harbor 11.6
dusk 11.5
rock 11.3
sunrise 11.3
cliff 11.2
tourist 10.9
tranquil 10.9
light 10.7
scenic 10.5
outdoors 10.5
obstruction 10.4
cloudy 10.3
evening 10.3
sunlight 9.8
ridge 9.7
port 9.6
rocks 9.4
structure 9.3
tree 9.2
landmark 9
day 8.6
scenics 8.6
relaxation 8.4
color 8.4
romantic 8
soil 7.8
architecture 7.8
sailing 7.8
coastal 7.8
sunny 7.8
buildings 7.6
lake 7.3
morning 7.2
night 7.1
season 7

Google
created on 2019-08-09

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-09

outdoor 98.6
beach 97.6
water 95.2
black and white 92.3
text 87.3
snow 70.9
ocean 69.3
monochrome 63.8
white 63.6
fog 60.2
nature 57.7
mountain 55

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-08-09

beaches seaside 94%
nature landscape 5.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-08-09

a black and white photo of a man 70.9%
a man standing in front of a beach 62.9%
a man standing on a beach 60.3%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a man standing on a beach next to a body of water

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image appears to be a photographic negative. It shows a beach scene with a person standing near the shoreline, facing the water. The ocean stretches out, and cliffs or rocky formations are visible in the background. The contrasts are inverted, with darker areas appearing light and lighter areas appearing dark, characteristic of a negative image. Details like the sky, waves, and shadows are affected by this inversion, creating a surreal appearance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image is a black and white negative of a coastal scene. Inverted colors are typical in negative images, where bright areas become dark, and dark areas become light.

You can see:

  • A beach with a person walking along the shoreline, appearing as a light silhouette.
  • The ocean, which is a dark gray, typical of water in a negative.
  • Cliffs or rocky formations in the background, which appear light against the darker sky.
  • The sky which is predominantly dark with a lighter patch, possibly indicating clouds or the sun.
  • The image has a border with sprocket holes typical of film negatives.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image depicts a stark, monochrome landscape. In the foreground, a solitary figure dressed in white can be seen walking along a beach. The figure appears small and isolated against the vast, open expanse of the ocean and sky. The background is hazy and indistinct, with the outline of a landmass or cliffs visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of solitude, remoteness, and contemplation.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a striking black and white photograph showing a solitary figure standing on what appears to be a beach or shoreline. The composition is minimalist and atmospheric, with the vast ocean stretching out to the horizon. The figure appears small against the expansive backdrop, creating a sense of solitude and contemplation. There's a dramatic contrast between light and dark areas in the image, with what looks like a dark cloud or shadow in the upper portion of the sky. The photograph has a dreamy, almost surreal quality to it, enhanced by its monochromatic nature and the stark simplicity of the scene.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a serene scene of a man fishing on the shore of a body of water, with a large cliff or mountain in the background. The man is standing on the shore, holding a fishing rod and gazing out at the water. The cliff or mountain rises steeply from the water's edge, creating a dramatic backdrop for the scene.

The sky above is cloudy, with a few dark clouds scattered across it. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of peace and tranquility, with the man lost in thought as he fishes. The image appears to be a photograph, possibly taken on a sunny day, with the sun casting a warm glow over the scene. The image is in black and white, which adds to its timeless and classic feel.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a person standing on a beach, with a large cliff in the background. The person is wearing a hat and appears to be holding a fishing rod or other object in their hand. They are standing on a sandy beach, with the ocean stretching out behind them. In the distance, there is a large cliff that rises up from the water's edge. The sky above is cloudy, and the overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility. The photograph has a vintage feel to it, with a slightly grainy texture and a white border around the edges. It appears to be an old photograph that has been scanned or digitized, and it may have been taken many years ago. Overall, the image is a peaceful and evocative portrayal of a moment in time, capturing the beauty of nature and the simplicity of human existence.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a person standing on a beach. The person is standing alone, facing the sea, and holding a fishing rod. The sea is calm, and the beach is sandy. In the background, there is a cliff with a small opening, and a dark, blurry object that appears to be a plane or a helicopter. The sky is cloudy, and there is a small circle in the upper right corner of the image.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a beach scene. It features a person standing on the shore, holding a fishing rod, and looking out at the ocean. The person appears to be alone. The beach is sandy, and there are some rocks or cliffs visible in the background. The sea is calm, with small waves lapping against the shore. The sky is overcast, and there is a sense of solitude and tranquility in the scene.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

The black and white negative photograph depicts a coastal scene. In the foreground, a solitary figure stands on a light-colored beach, appearing to be fishing with a rod. The ocean stretches out behind them, with gentle waves lapping at the shore. The water appears dark in contrast to the light sand.

In the background, there's a tall, light-toned cliff formation topped with a structure that appears to be a lighthouse. The cliff has an arch cut through it, creating a natural bridge over the sea. The sky above the scene is dark, with a noticeable distortion that gives the impression of a dark, irregular shape or smudge. The overall composition creates a sense of solitude and scale, emphasizing the vastness of the landscape and the smallness of the figure within it.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a negative print, meaning that light and dark values are reversed. It captures a coastal scene with a dramatic sky and a lone figure on the beach.

Key Elements:

  • Sky: The sky dominates the top portion of the image, appearing dark in this negative print. There is a strange, almost abstract, cloud formation.
  • Cliffs: On the right side, tall, white cliffs rise from the sea, suggesting a dramatic coastline. A building or structure is perched atop the cliffs, which could be a lighthouse or a small structure.
  • Sea: The sea stretches across the middle ground, its surface somewhat textured with ripples.
  • Beach: A sandy beach occupies the foreground.
  • Figure: A small silhouette of a person, standing on the beach, is visible. It looks like the person is holding something, possibly a fishing rod or a stick.

Atmosphere/Mood:

The image evokes a sense of isolation and vastness. The unusual cloud formation could hint at an approaching storm or some natural phenomenon. The overall tone is stark and somewhat mysterious due to the negative printing.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

This black-and-white photograph depicts a scene in a cold, icy environment, likely in the polar regions. In the foreground, there is a person dressed in heavy winter clothing, including a hat, standing on a flat expanse of ice or snow. The individual appears to be holding a long pole or stick, possibly for probing the ice or for support.

In the background, there is a large iceberg floating in the water. The iceberg has a distinctive shape with a prominent overhang and a smaller ice formation visible in the distance. The sky is overcast, adding to the stark and desolate atmosphere of the scene. The overall composition of the image suggests it was taken during an expedition or exploration in a polar region.

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